SOC 53-7031 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Dredge Operators — Florida
Florida
At $52,800, median pay for Dredge Operators in Florida tracks the national median of $49,640 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $52,800, median pay for Dredge Operators in Florida tracks the national median of $49,640 closely. Pay ranges from under $39,930 at the tenth percentile to more than $62,310 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $46,690 to $60,340.
The area has 40 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 0.54 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Florida ranks number 6th out of 9 states by median pay for this occupation. Of the 777 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 405th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,930 | −19.6% |
| 25th | $46,690 | −5.9% |
| Median (50th) | $52,800 | +6.4% |
| 75th | $60,340 | +21.6% |
| 90th | $62,310 | +25.5% |
| Mean | $55,170 | +11.1% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Florida run 3.4% above the national average, so the median of $52,800 buys what $51,064 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 2.9% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$52,800as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.4US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$51,064US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $52,800 a year, 6.4% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $39,930 to $62,310 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 40 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 6th of 9 states for this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Dredge Operators in Florida?
The median annual wage is $52,800, or $25.39 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $49,640, so pay in Florida is 6.4% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Florida earns more than $62,310 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $39,930 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 40 jobs in this occupation in Florida. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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